Blog (Things To Do) - Visit Mourne Mountains

Give a gift and spend local at the same time in this season for giving.  Whether it's a relaxing mid week break that you've been dreaming of, a day of Giant Adventures full of outdoor activities or a quiet night in a cosy restaurant or pub, this decision is totally up to you! 

Discover Autumn in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford, from the warmth of the restaurants and pubs, to the tremendous outdoors. Watch the shades of orange and brown envelope the area as trees shed their crisp leaves.

There’s something very special in the air in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford now that the summer sun is ebbing away. You can feel the crisp autumn breeze, curl up at the crackling log fire and watch the bristling leaves, floating delicately towards the ground.  All this inspires us to immerse ourselves in the great outdoors and wide open spaces.

Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween experience in the enchanting Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion.

If you're travelling to the Eats and Beats Food and Drink festival this September, the seaside town of Newcastle, located at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, is a great base to explore the area. Whether you’re just here for the day or you decide to stay longer there is plenty to see and do in and around Newcastle for every kind of visitor.

Join us for a giant weekend of music and food at the Eats & Beats festival in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September.

The Heritage Walks Festival is a range of walks providing a great opportunity to connect with local heritage and environment in the Downpatrick area between Monday 12 and Saturday 17 June. 

This May we are so lucky to have three bank holidays to take some time off to be with our friends and family, so let us show you how to enjoy every moment, even on a budget!

The Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough areas are home to expansive woodlands and dedicated parks. Whether you want to escape to the forest, spend a fun family day out in one of our many adventure play parks, or enjoy an event, you’ll be well catered for in Counties Down and Armagh. 

Stuck for a Father's Day gift or looking for ways to spend the day enjoying yourself?  Here's some idea to get you sorted.

Easter is all about having fun with the family, from egg hunts to fairs, food and drink to markets you’ll be spoilt for choice with the events and activities we have on offer in  Mourne, Gullion and Strangford.

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honour mothers and influential mother-like figures. It is a day to celebrate motherhood and a time where love, gratitude and appreciation are shown through acts of kindness and the giving of gifts.  

Here are a few suggestions for you and your mum to have a fun day out in our area.

It’s time to book your tickets and head to the oldest racecourse in Ireland to enjoy a day of horseracing.